Using Leveling Jacks to Change a Tire?
Hi, Can you safely use the leveling jacks to raise the tires on one side of the trailer to change a tire (or in my case so that I can adjust the brakes)? And if so, what is the best way to do this? ...
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My Alpine is 2014 with six point hydraulic level up.. I’ve used it each year to lift tires off gro7nd and remove wheel and tire for breaking inspection, grease, and brake adjust..
The system can more than easily handle the weight.
The smartest way is to place a couple of blocks 7nder the pads on side you want to lift off ground. Then use manual mode and lift one tire at a t8me for removal.
By using blocks under the pads before do8ng this you LIMIT the amount of extension of the hydraulic piston mak8ng the whole th8ng more stable with less side load stresses on the LG and less likelihood of bending anyth8ng..
I’ve als9 used a bottle jack or floor jack under the spring hanger but now just use the level up for all my tire, wheel, and brake work..
The system can more than easily handle the weight.
The smartest way is to place a couple of blocks 7nder the pads on side you want to lift off ground. Then use manual mode and lift one tire at a t8me for removal.
By using blocks under the pads before do8ng this you LIMIT the amount of extension of the hydraulic piston mak8ng the whole th8ng more stable with less side load stresses on the LG and less likelihood of bending anyth8ng..
I’ve als9 used a bottle jack or floor jack under the spring hanger but now just use the level up for all my tire, wheel, and brake work..
